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I feel much better hearing the rest of you confess. I come up with 15 ... use about 6 of them
Modern Bernina 440 with Embroidery Bernina Serger The Rest Bernina 910 (1983) my main backup or when 440 is embroidering Elna Lotus SP (1976) my main travel machine Viking 6020 (1970) designated my husband's machine for his black powder re-eanctor gear Featherweight 221 (1950) Featherweight 221 (1948-Purple) she goes to quilting classes Singer 301 mocha shortbed in cabinet (bought it because it included a seperate singer cabinet) Singer 301 mocha shortbed (planning to re-home) Singer 301 mocha long bed (planning to re-home) Singer 66-6 (1928) this was my grandmother's machine Kenmore 158-1946 (1978) my HS graduation gift from my parents Kenmore 158-1050 bought on CL and fixing for a friend Kenmore 117-959 brown crinkle (1948) just fixed it up and planning to re-home Kenmore 117-959 (for parts) will go with above if wanted - otherwise ? Kim |
Is this a good time to confess that I used to buy "just anything"... as in, "OMG! LOOK! A sewing machine! Gotta have it!!!"?
Now I look for potential in the cabinets, for good decals, and I make sure that the machine is complete. I figure if it's complete, it can be MADE to work, but more often than not, I can't fix the cosmetics of the machine...and I don't have the tools or desire to make parts to fix a cabinet. If I can't make it look good for display, then it needs a home where they either don't care about looks or can fix it themselves. |
Originally Posted by Charlee
(Post 5271787)
Is this a good time to confess that I used to buy "just anything"... as in, "OMG! LOOK! A sewing machine! Gotta have it!!!"?
Now I look for potential in the cabinets, for good decals, and I make sure that the machine is complete. I figure if it's complete, it can be MADE to work, but more often than not, I can't fix the cosmetics of the machine...and I don't have the tools or desire to make parts to fix a cabinet. If I can't make it look good for display, then it needs a home where they either don't care about looks or can fix it themselves. Stopped at a yard sale today with antique farm equipment. Nope didn't buy any but bought a box of hammers (about 8) for $2. I just wanted one hammer and would have gladly paid the $2 just for one but had to buy the entire box for $2. DH very happy because there was also a 100 ft tape measure in there and then for me a long really narrow tip flathead screwdriver. More tools for me. YEAH!:D |
Originally Posted by Charlee
(Post 5271787)
Is this a good time to confess that I used to buy "just anything"... as in, "OMG! LOOK! A sewing machine! Gotta have it!!!"?
Now I look for potential in the cabinets, for good decals, and I make sure that the machine is complete. I figure if it's complete, it can be MADE to work, but more often than not, I can't fix the cosmetics of the machine...and I don't have the tools or desire to make parts to fix a cabinet. If I can't make it look good for display, then it needs a home where they either don't care about looks or can fix it themselves. |
I have 5 machines (only 3 vintage) and I try to use them all as often as I can.
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I will not be able to tell you All by name BUT I have 30+ machines Some are, 2-FW, 1-'Grasshopper',5-older 'Kenmores' 2-singer treadles,1-'Feadore' (SP?), 1-Viking/mega/Quilter, These I use to keep them running the others I try to get them out one in awhile say 2 months or so.
I'm a addict to them not just fabric! LOL.. |
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
(Post 5271797)
Charlee; I'm with you on Look a sewing Machine!! Do I have enough money to buy it??
Stopped at a yard sale today with antique farm equipment. Nope didn't buy any but bought a box of hammers (about 8) for $2. I just wanted one hammer and would have gladly paid the $2 just for one but had to buy the entire box for $2. DH very happy because there was also a 100 ft tape measure in there and then for me a long really narrow tip flathead screwdriver. More tools for me. YEAH!:D Oh, you should have kept that tape measure before DH got it! You can make lots of those snap-it purses with it. :D |
Originally Posted by Charlee
(Post 5271787)
Is this a good time to confess that I used to buy "just anything"... as in, "OMG! LOOK! A sewing machine! Gotta have it!!!"?
Now I look for potential in the cabinets, for good decals, and I make sure that the machine is complete. I figure if it's complete, it can be MADE to work, but more often than not, I can't fix the cosmetics of the machine...and I don't have the tools or desire to make parts to fix a cabinet. If I can't make it look good for display, then it needs a home where they either don't care about looks or can fix it themselves. |
Originally Posted by harrishs
(Post 5272105)
Ok -----I will confess, at first I would buy anything not too expensive----but, now I am more picky---and usually a Singer (although not always) but I have 58 total.....yikes! Most are the portable type that I have on shelves.....there does that alleve the guilt of everybody but me?
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Oh crud! I forgot the newest one! The Köhler! A treadle...and I'll use it when she's up and running.
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